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OWN UP

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Own Up.

Own Up - as a verb

Admit or acknowledge a wrongdoing or error

Example: "The writer of the anonymous letter owned up after they identified his handwriting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fess upmake a clean breast of

Example Sentences

"He decided to own up to his mistake and apologize to his boss."
"She had to own up to her addiction and seek help."
"The suspect refused to own up to the crime."
"It took some courage for him to own up to his fears and share them with his friends."
"She knew she had to own up to her responsibilities as a parent."
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